Fentanyl and Other Synthetic Opioids

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Aug 13, 2019

The Synthetic Opioid Surge in the United States: Insights from Mortality and Seizure Data

The synthetic opioid surge in the United States is a public health emergency. The authors analyze drug overdose mortality and seizure data to better understand the evolution and concentration of the synthetic opioid problem in the United States.
Video

Jul 25, 2019

Duration 1:40

Illicit Supply of Fentanyl and Other Synthetic Opioids

The drivers behind U.S. overdose deaths have changed in the last ten years. Today's problem largely comes from illicitly manufactured synthetic opioid powders, particularly fentanyl, often from China. In this video summarizing testimony presented before the House Committee on Homeland Security, Subcommittee on Intelligence and Counterterrorism and Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations, on July 25, 2019, RAND's Bryce Pardo says that Congress and executive agencies will need to look beyond available drug policy tools when considering responses.
Expert Insights

Jul 25, 2019

Illicit Supply of Fentanyl and Other Synthetic Opioids: Transitioning Markets and Evolving Challenges

Testimony presented before the House Committee on Homeland Security, Subcommittee on Intelligence and Counterterrorism and Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations, on July 25, 2019.
Commentary

May 22, 2019

China's Ban on Fentanyl Drugs Won't Likely Stem America's Opioid Crisis

Given China's recent decision to ban the unauthorized manufacture of fentanyl, authorities there appear to recognize a growing problem. But China cannot solve the U.S. opioid problem. The United States could do more to reduce demand for opioids as well as drug users' exposure to these powerful drugs.
Press

May 15, 2019

Some Asian Nations Reforming Drug Policies; China Unlikely to Curb Fentanyl Exports in Short Term

Strict policies traditionally embraced by Asian nations to discourage illicit drug use are beginning to change, with a few nations adopting alternative approaches while other nations are taking an even harder line against drugs.
Research

May 15, 2019

Contemporary Asian Drug Policy: Insights and Opportunities for Change

Changing patterns in drug use and supply can affect the well-being and development of Asian countries in many ways. RAND researchers discuss the shifting drug policy landscape in Asia, with a special focus on the Philippines, Thailand, and China.
Expert Insights

Sep 6, 2018

Evolution of the U.S. Overdose Crisis: Understanding China's Role in the Production and Supply of Synthetic Opioids

Testimony presented before the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations on September 6, 2018.
Research

Mar 1, 2018

A Supply-Side Perspective on the Opioid Crisis

In dealing with the opioid crisis, supply-side policies that consider the full market (both prescription opioids as well as heroin and fentanyl), if coupled with effective treatment, are likely to be the most effective.

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The Synthetic Opioid Surge in the United States: Insights from Mortality and Seizure Data

Illicit Supply of Fentanyl and Other Synthetic Opioids

Illicit Supply of Fentanyl and Other Synthetic Opioids: Transitioning Markets and Evolving Challenges

China's Ban on Fentanyl Drugs Won't Likely Stem America's Opioid Crisis

Some Asian Nations Reforming Drug Policies; China Unlikely to Curb Fentanyl Exports in Short Term

Contemporary Asian Drug Policy: Insights and Opportunities for Change

Evolution of the U.S. Overdose Crisis: Understanding China's Role in the Production and Supply of Synthetic Opioids

A Supply-Side Perspective on the Opioid Crisis

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Fentanyl and Other Synthetic Opioids

Fentanyl and Other Synthetic Opioids

Related Topics

Stopping the Flow of Fentanyl

Countering Fentanyl with Diplomacy

Explore RAND’s Work on this Topic

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The Synthetic Opioid Surge in the United States: Insights from Mortality and Seizure Data

Illicit Supply of Fentanyl and Other Synthetic Opioids

Illicit Supply of Fentanyl and Other Synthetic Opioids: Transitioning Markets and Evolving Challenges

China's Ban on Fentanyl Drugs Won't Likely Stem America's Opioid Crisis

Some Asian Nations Reforming Drug Policies; China Unlikely to Curb Fentanyl Exports in Short Term

Contemporary Asian Drug Policy: Insights and Opportunities for Change

Evolution of the U.S. Overdose Crisis: Understanding China's Role in the Production and Supply of Synthetic Opioids

A Supply-Side Perspective on the Opioid Crisis

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